MINUTES
WAS Committee
NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The meeting of the WAS Committee of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was called to order at 1:02 P.M. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, by David Bernhardt at the office of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District located at 3209 W 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado. Committee members present were Randall Knutson, David Bernhardt, Bret Schmidt, and Gary Herman. Board members absent was Steve Bruntz. Staff members present were Randy Ray, William (Billy) Mihelich, and Ruthanne Schaffer.

Billy gave an update on water acquisitions staff have been working on.

Wildland Hydrology will present a cost to the Board this month for the Walker Recharge Project. Anticipated start date is January 2022.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AS PRESENTED FOR THE WALKER BANK RESTORATION.
Motion: Randy Knutson
Second: Gary Herman
MOTION CARRIED

CWCB approved the grant for Walker Recharge to GMS.

Sorin/DJWRP will present an offer to Central for leasing storage space in Nissen/Pioneer Reservoirs in January.

Randy gave an update on the Chatfield IGA Agreements.

Randy gave an update on the Meining Farm and has a vacation hearing scheduled for November 15th.

Danyelle reviewed the updated WAS Budget for 2022 and a list of loans that could be paid off early or pay down the outstanding balance.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO PAYOFF CWCB LOANS CT2015-060 AND CT2018-2851.
Motion: Gary Herman
Second: Randy Knutson
MOTION CARRIED

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE DRAFT WAS BUDGET WITH THE CHANGES AS DISCUSSED.
Motion: Bret Schmidt
Second: Randy Knutson
MOTION CARRIED

Randy reviewed the notes from Canfield and staff member John Mark to rehab the Orchard recharge wells.

Discussion was held regarding WAS quota and the Committee is interested in having discussion at the Board Retreat.

The Committee discussed the idea of offering additional ditch rider services, consensus among committee members is to pursue the idea.

Chairman David Bernhardt adjourned the meeting at 2:52 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruthanne Schaffer,
Sr Water Accountant